Academe pronunciation
Academe has 3 syllables. The stress is on the first syllable, "a". Capital letters in the respelling show where the stress falls.
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Academe syllables
Academe has 3 syllables: A-kuh-deem.
- Aæ
- kuhkə
- deemdim
AK-uh-deem, three syllables, stress on the first. The ending rhymes with "seem" — it is not "academy" with the y knocked off.
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Weak syllables
The unstressed syllables use a short, relaxed uh (schwa). Rushing through them lightly is correct; giving them a full vowel sounds unnatural.
The a in cat
Open the jaw wider than for eh and spread the lips slightly. The a in cat is a distinct vowel, not eh or ah.
Academe in a sentence
- He left academe for a job in industry.
- The book was written for the general reader, not for academe.
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- Stress placed on the wrong syllableMake the correct syllable longer, clearer and more prominent.
- Final consonant omittedHold the final mouth position briefly without adding another vowel.
- Schwa not reducedRelax unstressed vowels toward a short neutral sound.
- Every syllable stressed equallyEmphasise one main syllable and reduce the others.
Questions
How do you pronounce academe?
Academe is pronounced /ˈæ.kə.ˌdim/, or A-kuh-deem in plain letters. It has 3 syllables and the stress falls on the first syllable, "a".
How many syllables are in academe?
3: A-kuh-deem. The capital letters mark the stressed syllable.
How do you use academe in a sentence?
He left academe for a job in industry. The book was written for the general reader, not for academe.
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